Garrett Wilson, one of the top players for the New York Jets, is clearly unhappy with how things are going.
The Jets’ 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams was not just disappointing in terms of the score, but it also showed how the team is struggling to keep things together.
- Garrett Wilson expressed frustration about not getting enough passes and hinted at being unhappy, which led to trade rumors.
- Aaron Rodgers’ reliance on Davante Adams and the Jets’ lack of offensive explosiveness further strained team dynamics.
- Changes in coaches and management, alongside some questionable player decisions, have made this a rough season for the Jets.
Garrett Wilson Wants More Involvement
Garrett Wilson was targeted only three times in the first 55 minutes of the game.
Although he finished with six catches for 54 yards, most of those came late in the game when the Jets were already down.
After the game, Wilson did not hide his frustration.
“I’d like to be involved, love to make an impact on the game, but people see it differently,” Wilson said.
“That’s out of my control.”
And this wasn’t the first time Wilson had shown he was unhappy with how he was being used.
Wilson was targeted only five times over five quarters, including last week’s game against the Jaguars and the first three quarters against the Rams.
Meanwhile, Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers’ former teammate, was targeted 17 times in the same stretch.
Even Allen Lazard, who has struggled this season, saw seven targets.
Wilson paused when asked why he wasn’t getting more opportunities.
“I don’t know,” he said.
“To be honest with you, I don’t know.”
“I feel like I ran good routes this game,” Wilson continued.
“I feel like I had an opportunity to help the team, but sometimes it just doesn’t fall like that.”
Wilson is close to reaching 1,000 yards for the season, currently at 987, but he feels he can do much more.
“Anytime we don’t win, and I’m not that involved, it’s tough,” he said.
“I’m not going to sit here and say I haven’t been involved, but I just think I’ve got more to give. … I think I can help us. They know that.”
The Coaches and Aaron Rodgers React
Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Wilson’s frustration is not a bad thing.
“If he wasn’t frustrated, that would bother me to an extent,” Ulbrich said.
“He is just one of those ultimate competitors that wants the ball.”
“Not for selfish reasons, but from the standpoint that he can help our team win if he does have the ball in his hands.”
Ulbrich added that the team needs to make more of an effort to involve Wilson in the game.
“You have to keep manufacturing looks and touches and targets for him,” Ulbrich said.
“He’s a guy that we need to find ways to get the ball more often to.”
Rodgers, however, explained Wilson’s lack of involvement by pointing to the Rams’ defense.
“Yeah, a lot of two-shell, so there weren’t a lot of singles for him,” Rodgers said.
He completed 28 of 42 passes for 256 yards, but none of his completions went for more than 20 yards.
According to Next Gen Stats, the Rams used split-safety coverage on 29 of 44 dropbacks.
Despite this, Adams still managed seven catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Problems Run Deeper Than One Player
Wilson’s unhappiness points to the Jets’ bigger issues for the Jets.
And the Jets’ offseason decisions to support Rodgers have faced criticism.
They signed Allen Lazard to a four-year, $44 million deal, but he has struggled with dropped passes and inconsistency.
Lazard has dropped eight passes in 10 games and hasn’t lived up to expectations.
The trade for Haason Reddick has also been seen as a failure, with Reddick managing just half a sack since returning from his holdout.
Breece Hall has been one of the Jets’ few positives this season.
Against the Rams, he showed his potential with five catches for 38 yards and 14 rushes for 52 yards. However, his efforts weren’t enough to solve the team’s bigger problems.
The Jets’ offense still struggles to make big plays, with their only gain of 20 yards or more against the Rams being a 20-yard catch by Tyler Conklin.
Will Garrett Wilson Stay or Request a Trade After the Season?
There’s growing speculation that Wilson might ask for a trade after the season.
He’s under contract for next year, and the Jets will likely use their option to keep him for 2026, which would cost around $16.6 million.
However, Wilson’s frustration and the team’s struggles could lead to a different outcome.
The Jets are expected to have a new coach and general manager next season, which could either convince Wilson to stay or push him further away.
Rodgers’ contract does not include any guaranteed money after this season, and releasing him would result in a $49 million cap hit in 2025.
For the Jets, keeping Wilson should be a priority.
He’s one of the most talented players on the team and still has room to grow.
Nevertheless, the relationship between Wilson and the Jets seems fragile, and a trade could become a reality if things don’t improve.
